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Gourmet

Roasted Whole Branzino (also known as Mediterranean Sea Bass)

Whole branzino stuffed with lemon and fresh herbs, then roasted until crispy-skinned and flaky — a simple, elegant Mediterranean seafood dish.
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Gourmet

Savory Sage Chicken Liver Rigatoni Pasta

Rigatoni tossed in a rich sage butter sauce with minced chicken livers, sherry, and Parmesan — an elegant, savory pasta night favorite.
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Quick meals/one pan meals

Thai Chopped Beef Basil

This is one of those quick meals that can still be fresh and not a boxed or processed food meal. In our house there is ...
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Gourmet

Vietnamese Caramelized Fish in Clay Pot (Ca Kho To)

Tender fish simmered in a savory-sweet Vietnamese caramel sauce with shallots, garlic, and ginger, traditionally cooked in a clay pot.
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Quick meals/one pan meals

Vietnamese Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup, Also Known as “Canh Khổ Qua Nhồi Thịt”

Bitter melon stuffed with a savory pork and vermicelli filling, gently simmered in a light broth — a comforting Vietnamese soup also known as Canh ...
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Gourmet

Penne Alla Vodka & Rosé with Pancetta and Peas

A rich and creamy penne pasta tossed in a vodka-and-rosé tomato sauce with crispy pancetta, sweet peas, and Parmesan — an easy, elegant weeknight dinner.
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Gourmet

Thai Chili Garlic Mahi Mahi

Steamed mahi mahi fillets topped with a fragrant Thai chili-garlic-cilantro sauce, a classic dish bursting with bold, bright flavor.
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Quick meals/one pan meals

Thai Red Curry Chicken

A quick and flavorful Thai red curry with chicken, coconut milk, and fresh vegetables, simmered together and served over jasmine rice.
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Quick meals/one pan meals

Pork Ramen also known as Tan Tan Ramen or Tantanmen

Pork Ramen “Tantanmen” is a Japanese noodle dish with a spicy and creamy broth, typically made with ground pork and topped with various ingredients. This ...
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Kid's favorite

Chicken Parmigiana (with Costco shortcut)

A delicious Italian favorite for the family short on time. This recipe also appears in the Frugal Gastronomy “Summer of Love” Cookbook, in print alongside ...
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Mary

Frugal Gastronomy was born out of Mary’s creative mind (and stomach). The desire to eat restaurant quality food at a lower price point at home.

She has the motivation and unique ability to crave something, look up some recipes out there, and modify them to taste even better.

She has the ability to eat something at a restaurant and think about how it could have been better, then come home and recreate it with her twist.

She also has the uncanny ability to find a deal and shop the sales so we have the ingredients at home so when she craves something, she doesn’t need to run out and pay full price or even “Overpay” for convenience.

She started this blog and her website to pass on this knowledge on to other foodies to enjoy……